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title: "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf7a5c7e-32d3-482e-a2a1-3c3b1227cdfd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-11-29"
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# NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf7a5c7e-32d3-482e-a2a1-3c3b1227cdfd

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## Summary

The NHS England is planning a tender for the "NHS Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12" under an open procurement method. This opportunity is set within the pharmaceutical products industry and encompasses regions such as Central and South West, North West, Eastern and North London, South East, South London, North East, and Yorkshire. The contract period will begin on 1st February 2020 and end on 31st January 2022, with a total budget amounting to £240 million GBP. Interested parties should take note of communication regarding future notices, with the next update expected on 1st June 2019.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies involved in the supply of generic pharmaceuticals, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With an emphasis on the open procedure, this procurement is well-suited for businesses that can provide pharmaceutical products and have the capacity to deliver them across a broad geographical area, including various overseas territories and the United Kingdom. Suppliers who are agile and can adapt to the demands of the NHS are encouraged to participate in this competitive process.

## Notice

NHS National Framework Agreement for Generic Pharmaceuticals - Wave 12. Regions: Central and South West (CESW); North West and Eastern and North London (NWLN); and South East and South London and North East and Yorkshire (LSNE).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38db115-5931-4333-8dfc-680271412595 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 18:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38db115-5931-4333-8dfc-680271412595
- 5 Oct 2018 at 12:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38db115-5931-4333-8dfc-680271412595
- 19 Sep 2017 at 13:11 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38db115-5931-4333-8dfc-680271412595

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b38db115-5931-4333-8dfc-680271412595
  29th November 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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